Principal Teacher Leadership Course

Published 06/04/2020.  Last updated 07/08/2024

This course will be delivered by Head Teachers and Senior Officers from within North Lanarkshire Council. North Lanarkshire’s leadership framework has gone through a considerable scrutiny process and has successfully been endorsed by Education Scotland.  As part of the programme, participants will be asked to identify, undertake and report on a change initiative within their establishment.

The aims of the programme are:

  • To develop the next generation of principal teachers
  • To provide a pathway for experienced teachers to allow them to advance in their profession through critical thinking and reflection
  • To ensure sustainability and build the capacity of future leaders
  • To discuss and reflect issues pertinent to becoming an effective leader
  • To consider current issues relevant to Scottish education

The expected outcomes of the programme are:

  • Staff that are reflective and capable of leading effectively
  • Staff that can effectively lead change, in line with school, authority and national priorities
  • Staff that recognise the importance of effective leadership in improving outcomes for children and young people

Open to class teachers with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or new Principal Teachers.

The cost of this programme is £250 per candidate and involves 10 core twilight sessions, with some additional offers throughout the session.

The core twilights and provisional dates are as follows:

Session 1               11th September 2024                          GTCS Standards for Leadership and Management

Session 2               1st October 2024                                  Leadership Styles

Session 3               22nd October 2024                              Self-Evaluation & HGIOS

Session 4               6th November 2024                             Measures and Outcomes

Session 5               26th November 2024                           Coaching and Mentoring

Session 6               21st January 2025                                Leading Change for Sustainability

Session 7               11th February 2025                              Engaging with Parents

Session 8               5th March 2025                                    Equity and Tackling Poverty

Session 9               25th March 2025                                  Overcoming Resistance

Session 10             23rd April 2025                                     Evaluative Writing

The full programme is delivered digitally via Microsoft Teams

An application process is in place; for further information, please contact:

Contact: Geraldine Shearer

SAC Lead Officer, North Lanarkshire Council

Email: shearerg@northlan.gov.uk
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Principal Teacher Leadership Course

Published 06/04/2020.  Last updated 07/08/2024

This course will be delivered by Head Teachers and Senior Officers from within North Lanarkshire Council. North Lanarkshire’s leadership framework has gone through a considerable scrutiny process and has successfully been endorsed by Education Scotland.  As part of the programme, participants will be asked to identify, undertake and report on a change initiative within their establishment.

The aims of the programme are:

  • To develop the next generation of principal teachers
  • To provide a pathway for experienced teachers to allow them to advance in their profession through critical thinking and reflection
  • To ensure sustainability and build the capacity of future leaders
  • To discuss and reflect issues pertinent to becoming an effective leader
  • To consider current issues relevant to Scottish education

The expected outcomes of the programme are:

  • Staff that are reflective and capable of leading effectively
  • Staff that can effectively lead change, in line with school, authority and national priorities
  • Staff that recognise the importance of effective leadership in improving outcomes for children and young people

Open to class teachers with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or new Principal Teachers.

The cost of this programme is £250 per candidate and involves 10 core twilight sessions, with some additional offers throughout the session.

The core twilights and provisional dates are as follows:

Session 1               11th September 2024                          GTCS Standards for Leadership and Management

Session 2               1st October 2024                                  Leadership Styles

Session 3               22nd October 2024                              Self-Evaluation & HGIOS

Session 4               6th November 2024                             Measures and Outcomes

Session 5               26th November 2024                           Coaching and Mentoring

Session 6               21st January 2025                                Leading Change for Sustainability

Session 7               11th February 2025                              Engaging with Parents

Session 8               5th March 2025                                    Equity and Tackling Poverty

Session 9               25th March 2025                                  Overcoming Resistance

Session 10             23rd April 2025                                     Evaluative Writing

The full programme is delivered digitally via Microsoft Teams

An application process is in place; for further information, please contact:

Contact: Geraldine Shearer

SAC Lead Officer, North Lanarkshire Council

Email: shearerg@northlan.gov.uk
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